While the majority of graduates head to New York, Washington and other metropolitan centers, intriguing opportunities await those who trod a different path, and embrace small-town living. These four alumni spurned traffic jams and skyscrapers in favor of short commutes and pastoral surroundings — and have no regrets.

SMALL TOWN FOLK Joe Roda, L’74 Ruthanne Beighley, L’76 Pasco Schiavo, L’62 Joe Sensenbrenner, L’73,